Germany's automotive industry must diversify and reduce its dependence on China, says Hildegard Mueller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), in an interview with Europe.Table. However, she believes that China should not be isolated, despite all the caution. "That would be naive – and fatal, both politically and economically." The interview was conducted by Markus Grabitz and Lukas Scheid.
By Redaktion Table
The so-called median line between Mainland China and Taiwan was previously considered an unofficial border and respected by both parties to the conflict. But since Pelosi's visit, Beijing has sent more and more warships on provocative practice runs across the median line. The risk of an accidental escalation is growing.
By Christiane Kuehl
In Germany, the UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang is causing harsh reactions. The German Foreign Office calls for the immediate release of all detainees, while human rights politicians demand a discussion about Volkswagen's involvement in the region. Beijing itself was blindsided by the directness of the accusations.
By Marcel Grzanna
Following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has ended its cooperation with the US in terms of counter-narcotics. The cooperation has long been shaped by conflicts and recriminations on both sides. Now, the withdrawal could push up the already soaring numbers of fentanyl victims even further.
By Redaktion Table
Michelle Bachelet presented the UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang at the end of her term in office. The document is a reckoning with the Chinese government, which tried to prevent its publication until the very end. The paper clearly goes beyond the rhetoric that she had usually displayed toward Beijing.
By Marcel Grzanna
Hong Kong's film industry was once the third largest in the world. Even before the suppression of the democracy movement, the industry suffered from censorship and self-censorship. A few continued courageously with critical documentary films. That, too, is now over.
By Felix Lee
Even US experts agree that no other company is better prepared for the Metaverse than China's tech giant Tencent. The company boasts numerous building blocks that would make success in the new digital world more likely. On top of that, it is backed by a government that understands the opportunities presented by Metaverse technology, including the CCPs' own goals.
By Frank Sieren
The record temperatures in large parts of China are not only alarming climate activists. Crops could also be lost. The country's national food reserves are still likely to buy time for the political leadership. But the chance for an independent food supply is moving further and further into the distance, and with it, the hope for sustainable solutions.
By Ning Wang
China is the undisputed world champion in artificial rainmaking. Capacities are constantly being expanded to mitigate at least the worst consequences of climate change. Neighboring countries fear that they will be deprived of urgently needed rain.
By Redaktion Table
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei warns his employees of the hard times ahead, even though the Shenzhen-based telecommunications group is slowly recovering from the tough US sanctions: Sales are increasing again and new business sectors are gradually beginning to emerge. And so it becomes clear that Ren's appeal is not only directed at his own employees, but also at the rulers in Beijing.
By Frank Sieren
